Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Veritas Stadion , Turku
P. Parzyszek 47'
M. Toure 57'
A. Sadiku 84'
V. Vasara 75'
J. Kreidl 42'
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KuPS Dismantle Inter Turku with Ruthless Second-Half Display in Championship Round

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Inter Turku’s title ambitions took a heavy blow at Veritas Stadion as KuPS powered to a commanding 3-0 victory, seizing control of the Veikkausliiga Championship Round on Sunday afternoon. The contest, locked in a nervy stalemate at halftime, was blown wide open by a decisive KuPS surge early in the second half—one that left the home side reeling and the visiting supporters in raucous voice.

After an uneventful first half marked by cagey midfield battles and limited attacking threat, it was Patryk Parzyszek who ignited the contest in the 47th minute. The Polish forward, seizing on a loose ball inside the area, swept home a clinically-taken finish to break the deadlock and silence the Turku faithful. Parzyszek’s opener—documented in extended highlights by major Finnish football channels such as Veikkausliiga Official (with over 55,000 subscribers, per YouTube Recap)—set the tone for a dominant KuPS display.

Inter, unsettled by the early blow, nearly fell further behind moments later as KuPS pressed forward with renewed vigor. The visitors’ tenacity paid off in the 57th minute, when Moise Toure doubled the lead. A sharp move down the right saw Saku Savolainen deliver a measured ball into the box, with Toure arriving to finish emphatically at the far post—an assist and goal combination replayed by both Veikkausliiga Official and trusted highlights providers such as Palloliitto on YouTube (each surpassing the 50,000-subscriber threshold).

Chasing the contest, Inter Turku turned to their bench in a desperate attempt to regain momentum, introducing three attackers in the 70th minute. But KuPS remained disciplined at the back, marshalled by a midfield that quelled any hint of a comeback. The hosts’ frustration boiled over in the 75th, as Väinö Vasara received a booking to compound their woes.

The result was put beyond doubt in the 84th minute as Albion Sadiku capped a flowing KuPS counterattack, slotting home a third to seal a statement win, as captured in the post-match highlights packages circulating across all major Finnish football recap channels.

This result propels KuPS into serious championship contention, leapfrogging Inter Turku in the standings. For Inter, the defeat punctuates a concerning run of form at the business end of the season, and leaves them needing a rapid turnaround to stay in the hunt for silverware.

Key Moments:

  • 47’: Parzyszek opens the scoring for KuPS
  • 57’: Toure extends the lead after Savolainen’s assist
  • 84’: Sadiku seals the win with a late third
  • Bookings for J. Kreidl (KuPS, 42’) and V. Vasara (Inter Turku, 75’)
  • Multiple second-half substitutions, but little change in Inter’s fortunes

For a club chasing its first title in years, KuPS showcased championship pedigree, clinical attacking, and defensive solidity. With performances—and highlights—broadcast for all to see, the title race has found a new favorite.

Team Lineups

Inter Turku
4-1-4-1
COACH
Vesa-Pekka Vasara
1
Eetu Huuhtanen
2
Jussi Niska
21
Ilari Kangasniemi
16
Bart Straalman
5
Albin Granlund
17
Bismark Ampofo
6
Christian Ouguehi Legbo
19
Iiro Järvinen
10
Florian Krebs
20
Momodou Sarr
11
Jean Fiacre Kouamé Botué
KuPS
4-3-3
COACH
Jarkko Juhani Wiss
1
Johannes Kreidl
25
Clinton Antwi
16
Samuli Miettinen
15
Ibrahim Cissé
6
Saku Savolainen
13
Jaakko Oksanen
7
Jerry Voutilainen
14
Samuel Pasanen
20
Mohamed Toure
9
Piotr Parzyszek
35
Paulius Golubickas

Inter Turku Substitutes

3 Juuso Hämäläinen
D
4 Väinö Vehkonen
D
8 Johannes Yli-Kokko
M
9 Jasse Tuominen
F
21 Tino Kangasaho
G
25 Joonas Kekarainen
M
27 Seth Saarinen
D
57 Julius Tauriainen
D

KuPS Substitutes

8 Petteri Pennanen
M
10 Doni Arifi
M
11 Agon Sadiku
F
12 Aatu Hakala
G
21 Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba
F
23 Arttu Lötjönen
D
28 Sadat Seidu
M
33 Taneli Hämäläinen
D
34 Otto Ruoppi
M